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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.72, 185.54 and 111.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.72, 185.54 and 111.50 is: 153.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.72 : 185.54 = 111.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.72/185.54 = 111.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.72x = 185.54 × 111.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.72x = 20,687.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,687.71/134.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.56

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